Cost of training

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Cost of training

Postby Sukkelaar » Sat Oct 17, 2009 1:46 pm

Could anybody please tell me the cost (more or less) of a PPL license. As well as the time frame needed to achieve it?

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Re: Cost of training

Postby peterb » Sat Oct 17, 2009 3:55 pm

The prices vary according to the catagory you want a licence in.
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Re: Cost of training

Postby Sukkelaar » Sat Oct 17, 2009 6:05 pm

Are those classes not mpl. spl.and ppl?

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Re: Cost of training

Postby peterb » Sat Oct 17, 2009 7:09 pm

It has changed to National Pilot licence NPL with Weight-Shift (WCM) Conventional Control Microlights (CCM) Gyroplanes (GYR) and Light Sport Aircraft LSA. The opperating costs of the different aircraft type determin the cost of the licence. The training centres also have their own rates.It would be best to contact a couple of training centres to get quotes on the cost of training. Go and look at Wagtail they specialise in Gyro's. They have all the expected costs and time frame set out. it might give you an indication of the costs to be expected.
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Re: Cost of training

Postby Stephan van Tonder » Tue Oct 20, 2009 7:51 am

Realstically a PPL will cost you anything from R55k to R90k depending on the actual hours you fly before getting your license and which aircraft and school you use.
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Re: Cost of training

Postby coastwise » Sun Oct 25, 2009 6:21 pm

In Port Alfred at a very well known and respected school, rated fith in the world for their training, R93000.00 and 2 months. Price includes all training materials and accommodation.
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Re: Cost of training

Postby lefssa » Mon Nov 02, 2009 7:37 am

Costs about R70 000.00 and minimum 6 weeks. Depending on ability.
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Re: Cost of training

Postby topflight » Mon Nov 09, 2009 6:27 am

If you have a MPL (NPL), do one need to re-write all the subject for a PPL? Weather does not change...Law does not :?:
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Re: Cost of training

Postby lefssa » Mon Nov 09, 2009 4:51 pm

Yes unfortunately you have to write all the subjects.
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Re: Cost of training

Postby Amkie » Sun Nov 15, 2009 9:50 am

Hi, I have done my PPL first and is now busy with the NPL - only had to write two excams again - Principles of Flight and Aircraft Technical. Did my PPL on a Jabiru SP and completed after 54 hrs dual, 15 PIC and 95 take-offs and landings. Have done 23 hrs on the weight shift before solo. I was 52 years old when I started my PPL training, explaining the high hours required for the PPL. Younger people take much easier to the development of new skills and will require less training time.

It requires a complete training on each as the principles are completely different. Suddenly you have no rudder that can help with directional control. I do maintain my PPL as well in order not to "unlearn" the 3 axis - in fact am busy with my commercial training in order to obtain IF rating.

In my opinion, decide what you want to do with the license. If you want to get from point A to point B or make flying your career, do a PPL, Comm and the ATP. If you want to do sight seeing etc, do the NPL. Once you have decided on the NPL, consider the type.

In the end, all the money spent on the training is worth every penny. IMHO, the more you spend on training, the safer flying becomes. Enjoy the training and safe flying.

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